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Job Title: Lead Therapist

Department: Rehab

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: 40hrs/wk, Day Shift, per department needs
Location: Holy Cross, MD- Silverspring

Position Purpose

Is responsible for coordinating the provision of acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Collaborates with the Manager of Physical Medicine and the Clinical Coordinator of Rehabilitation to ensure the efficient and effective provision of Physical Medicine services to the patient referred to the hospital for inpatient or outpatient rehab services. Facilitates and fosters regular communication among the disciplines of physical, occupational and speech therapy. Facilitates regular communication of information between physical medicine staff and other disciplines including but not limited to case management, social services, activities, nursing and medicine. Facilitates and fosters communication between the department and University staff in the management of the student internship program.

Provides assessment and care for patients as well as serving as a clinical resource for staff. The therapist provides assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonates through the geriatric patient. The therapist utilizes the principles of human growth and development appropriate to the patients’ age to ensure the unique needs of the patient. Additional training may be required to work with specified groups of patients as determined by department guidelines and practice.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

• Graduate of an accredited school with an M.S. or B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Maryland license verified by the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Three years of clinical occupational therapy experience.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by contributing to new program development and performing as a role model for staff therapists and colleagues.
• BLS

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  
• Free onsite parking.  
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   
• Referral Rewards Program 

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.